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MA02 GZW

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 GZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,737 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 143,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 141,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight Lower Ball Joint (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system excessively rough Upper Mounting (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near Gearbox Mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 139,054 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/f outer cv gaiter has weaping grease but no holes can be seen

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corroded weakening

Fail 9 Apr 2014 133,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/f outer cv gaiter has weaping grease but no holes can be seen

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corroded weakening

Pass 7 May 2013 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer weakening slightly with slight blows

Fail 24 Apr 2013 129,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer weakening slightly with slight blows

Pass 27 Apr 2012 125,531 miles

exhaust rear silencer tailpipe weld weakening slightly with slight blow

front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

slight end float in o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2010 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 113,295 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 110,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 110,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 106,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 102,556 miles

advise engine oil leak †advise front plaate replaced

Fail 31 Mar 2006 102,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise engine oil leak †advise front plaate replaced

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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MA02 GZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA02 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA02 GZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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